2nd Chef
Prestwick Care is a successful family run business, and we have a great opportunity for a 2nd Chef at Abbey Court. This is a great chance to work for a growing care provider within the North East.
Job Title: 2nd Chef
Contract Type: Bank
Location:Kenton Road, Newcastle, NE3 3UW
Salary:Competitive
About the Role
We are seeking a 2nd Chef to join our team at Abbey Court. In this role, a 2nd Chef is to support the Head Chef in preparing nutritious, well-balanced meals that meet residents' dietary needs and preferences.
What We Offer
* Full training package.
* Employee Assistance programme.
* Employee discount card for our leisure sites.
Key Responsibilities
* To assist the Head Chef in creating and maintaining cooking and cleaning regimes (daily, weekly, periodically etc.) for all areas of the kitchen in line with the Companys quality philosophy.
* To ensure that any special dietary meals are prepared.
* To ensure that adequate food stock controls are in place in the absence of the Chef.
* To ensure than an inventory of kitchen equipment is updated and managed in the absence of the Head Chef.
* To ensure that food handling, cleanliness, health, safety, risk assessments and that all procedures required within the meal preparation areas operate to the highest possible standards.
* To supervise and instruct junior and new Staff Members in all aspects of their work in the Care Home, giving help and guidance where appropriate.
* To understand and ensure the implementation of the Care Homes Health and Safety policy, and Emergency and Fire procedures.
* To promote safe working practice in the Care Home.
Required Skills & Experience
* Promote safe working practice in the Care Home. Promote and ensure the good reputation of the Care Home.
* Adhere to all Company policies and procedures.
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